Sector News - Europe – Page 13
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NewsGreen power use to cut port emissions
A 45% reduction in emissions is in reach of one American terminal which has started to use green renewables including wind and solar power.
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NewsShoreside power expansion in Sweden
One Swedish port authority is working hard to increase the reach of its shoreside power system to further cut portside ship emissions.
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NewsABP GB£50m investment cuts emissions
Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed a GB£50m container handling investment that has reduced carbon emissions, increased capacity and enabled a more efficient service.
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NewsGerman terminal digitalises customs
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has been helping a German terminal to digitalise and automate the customs clearance processes for import and export traffic with the UK to improve speed and efficiency.
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NewsScottish Government unveils green ports model
The Scottish Government is developing plans for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy.
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NewsGermany moves ahead with green strategy
As one of the first german port businesses with a comprehensive green strategy, bremenports wants to ramp up stakeholder dialogue to stay ahead.
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NewsSustainability on track despite Covid-19
Pioneering energy projects and digitalisation have helped one European port lay solid foundations for a sustainable future, despite Covid-19.
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NewsSustainable growth for UK ports in 2021
A sustainable growth agenda will be a key focus for UK ports in 2021.
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NewsSpanish port joins climate action collaborative
The Port Authority of Valencia has joined the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPSP) to add its weight to the sector’s commitment to decarbonisation.
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NewsGreener logistics with Oosterweel Link
A construction contract has been awarded for the Right Bank sub-project of the Oosterweel Link in Antwerp that will help ease port truck congestion and make European logistics greener.
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NewsSustainable development at Le Havre
The French port of Le Havre is forging ahead with its strategy to develop its bulk traffic in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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NewsCarbon dioxide capture solution project
Five Swedish energy companies have joined forces to discover the smartest way to transport up to two million tonnes of captured carbon dioxide annually from facility to quayside.
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NewsPort of Bergen plans sustainable cargo port
The Port of Bergen is planning a new cargo port with a focus on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.
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NewsUK port closes in on carbon neutral ambitions
One UK port’s ambitious carbon reduction plan has been approved to enable it to press forward with plans to become the first net carbon neutral UK port by 2030.
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NewsEnvironmental responsibility rewarded
Environmental responsibility at two German ports has been recognised with certification by Lloyds Register in accordance with the PERS (Port Environmental Review System) management standard.
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News‘Best Green Seaport’ award for French port
The French port HAROPA has won a press award for its industry leading approach to environmental policy.
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NewsGreen port kudos at the UK Maritime Awards
Two ports have walked away with some top awards at this year’s UK Maritime Awards demonstrating their ability for clean energy enterprise in the UK.
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NewsESPO award goes to Algeciras
The spanish Port of Algeciras has won the ESPO Award 2020 in recognition of its successful strategy to attract innovation and local start-ups.
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NewsPort of Tyne invests to combat dust emissions
The UK’s Port of Tyne has announced a GB£1m investment that will help combat dust emissions.
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NewsOil spill exercise aids eco safeguarding
An emergency oil spill exercise has successfully been carried out by a UK body to test its capability and processes in the event of a tier 2 hydrocarbon spill.
